Police investigate fatal shooting in Newark

NEWARK -- Police are investigating a fatal shooting this morning in the city.

Shortly before 6 a.m., police discovered the body of an unidentified man in front of 53 Poinier St., authorities said. Detectives are still investigating the details surrounding the shooting.

Patti Sapone/The Star LedgerInvestigators at the scene on Poinier Street in Newark.
The Newark Police Department's Homicide Squad in conjunction with the Essex County Prosecutor's Office are conducting a joint investigation.